Kaivopuisto, Helsinki

Name: Kaivopuisto
Address: Iso Puistotie - Ehrenstromintie - Itainen Puistotie, Helsinki, 00140, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 31039000

#159 among attractions in Helsinki

Park, Relax in park, Neighbourhood

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Facts and practical information

Kaivopuisto, nicknamed Kaivari in Finnish or Brunsan in Swedish, is one of the oldest and best known parks in central Helsinki, Finland, and also a neighbourhood of about 500 inhabitants where the park is located. ()

Alternative names: Area: 113.67 acres (0.1776 mi²)Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 60°9'19"N, 24°57'1"E

Address

Iso Puistotie - Ehrenstromintie - Itainen PuistotieEteläinen (Ullanlinna)Helsinki 00140 Finland

Contact

+358 9 31039000

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Day trips

Kaivopuisto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Design Museum, Sinebrychoff Art Museum, St. John's Church, Cygnaeus Gallery.

0.6 miN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Design Museum, Helsinki
15 min walk • Design Museum is a museum in Helsinki devoted to the exhibition of both Finnish and foreign design, including industrial design, fashion, and graphic design.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki
20 min walk • The Sinebrychoff Art Museum is an art museum located on Bulevardi in Helsinki, Finland. The museum exhibits the old European art collections of the Finnish National Gallery.
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St. John's Church, Helsinki
13 min walk • St. John's Church in Helsinki, Finland is a Lutheran church designed by the Swedish architect Adolf Melander in the Gothic Revival style. It is the largest stone church in Finland by seating capacity.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Cygnaeus Gallery, Helsinki
11 min walk • The Cygnaeus Gallery is an art gallery in Helsinki. The art gallery was founded by the professor of aesthetics Fredrik Cygnaeus. It was built as a villa in 1869–1870 to designs by architect J.F.W. Mieritz. Cygnaeus donated the gallery to the Finnish nation in his testament.
0.4 miNE
Exhibits on statesman Carl Mannerheim
Mannerheim Museum, Helsinki
11 min walk • The Mannerheim Museum is located in Helsinki, Finland. It is dedicated to preserving and displaying items related to the life and times of Marshal C. G. E. Mannerheim, a Finnish statesman and military officer.
~1030 ftSW
Yacht club, Sailing
Helsingfors Segelsällskap, Helsinki
5 min walk • Helsingfors Segelsällskap, Helsinki Sailing Society, is the second oldest yacht club in Helsinki, established in 1893. The yacht club has 1000+ members and mainly sail boats in the register. The club is located on Liuskasaari island in the middle of southern Helsinki. Liuskasaari is a few minutes ferry ride away from Merisatamanranta.
~1560 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki
8 min walk • St. Henry's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated to Henry, a 12th-century Bishop of Finland. It is the Cathedral Church of the Catholic Diocese of Helsinki.
0.4 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Mikael Agricola Church, Helsinki
12 min walk • Mikael Agricola Church is a Lutheran church located in the Punavuori district of Helsinki, Finland. It was designed by Lars Sonck and built between 1933 and 1935. The church was inaugurated on 14 April 1935. It is named after bishop Mikael Agricola.
0.5 miN
Carl Ludvig Engel, Specialty museum, Museum
Helsinki Observatory, Helsinki
12 min walk • Helsinki University Observatory housed the Department of Astronomy at the University of Helsinki, south Finland until end of 2009. It is now an astronomy-themed visitor centre and museum.
0.7 miN
Harbor
South Harbour, Helsinki
18 min walk • South Harbour is a bay and harbour area immediately next to the centre of the city of Helsinki, Finland. 4.7 million passengers in liner traffic and some 37 000 international cruise passengers travel through it every year.
0.6 miN
Museum, Performing arts, Music venue
Gloria, Helsinki
16 min walk • Gloria is a cultural arena which has been operating regularly since 1999 and is located in Helsinki at Pieni Roobertinkatu 12–14.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kaivopuisto?

Nearby attractions include Ursa Observatory, Helsinki (5 min walk), Helsingfors Segelsällskap, Helsinki (5 min walk), Tehtaankatu, Helsinki (6 min walk), St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki (8 min walk).

How to get to Kaivopuisto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kaivopuisto:

Bus

Merikatu • Lines: 24 (2 min walk)
Meritori • Lines: 24 (4 min walk)

Tram

Neitsytpolku • Lines: 3 (6 min walk)
Kapteeninkatu • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Olympia Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Silja Line (15 min walk)
Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Viking Line (21 min walk)

Metro

Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (28 min walk)
Kamppi • Lines: M1, M2 (29 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (30 min walk)